12 cell Rustler

[James]

Originally Posted by camel_rc

Yeah, I remember that thread. Check out post #33 :D.

Well, that motor would rip your rusty to peices, but the rustler's drivetrain is a weak design anyway.

Other than that, that would be the system to get. (8L and MGM 120)

Maybe if you sold your rusty for something like an associated T2 (like Ryan's) or even a T3, then you could do it. Other wise, you'd have to spend at least $100 beefing up the rusty.

Isnt that Associated truck like $300? You know the guy driving the truck in the video? I dont have a rustler et, so i wouldnt have to sell anything, but what would i have to beef up in the rustler? What motor is that in the movie?

[joostin420]

well.... for the stampede/rustler transmission to be bulletproof you want:

1. coldfusion SS diff gear $65
2. aluminum idler $13
3. steel top gear (already available to you).
4. FLM aluminum gearcase $65 (this keeps things tight, and acts as giant heatsink).
5. ball bearings throughout transmission.
6. steel output yokes or CVD's.
7. slipper pegs (not balls).
8. lithium grease (generous amount throughout transmission).

basically you are looking at a $200+ transmission to be completely bulletproof.

i have this setup in 2x of my rustlers, and 2x stampedes without the FLM case. you do notice quite a difference in noise with the FLM case - they are much quiter.

justin

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by joostin420

well.... for the stampede/rustler transmission to be bulletproof you want:

1. coldfusion SS diff gear $65
2. aluminum idler $13
3. steel top gear (already available to you).
4. FLM aluminum gearcase $65 (this keeps things tight, and acts as giant heatsink).
5. ball bearings throughout transmission.
6. steel output yokes or CVD's.
7. slipper pegs (not balls).
8. lithium grease (generous amount throughout transmission).

basically you are looking at a $200+ transmission to be completely bulletproof.

I'll second this list as well. These are the same parts I have in the tranny of my full FLM Pede:

http://onelouds10.com/flm_pede1.jpg

http://onelouds10.com/flm_pede3.jpg

[James]

I guess it will be cheaper to get a associated truck. Is a associated truck stronger than the rustler? I could only find the RC10T4. Is hte tranny strong enough in that truck for a feigao 8L on 12 cells? How much faster is a Feigao 8L on 12 cells than a Lehner 3100 on 12 cells.

[James]

Whats the difference between the RC10T4 factory team truck, and the Regular RC10T4? Which should i get. I know where to get the Factory team for $199, and the regular one for $159.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by James

Whats the difference between the RC10T4 factory team truck, and the Regular RC10T4? Which should i get. I know where to get the Factory team for $199, and the regular one for $159.

Here's a comparison table:

http://teamassociated.com/shusting/C...t4_compare.htm

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by James

I guess it will be cheaper to get a associated truck. Is a associated truck stronger than the rustler? I could only find the RC10T4. Is hte tranny strong enough in that truck for a feigao 8L on 12 cells? How much faster is a Feigao 8L on 12 cells than a Lehner 3100 on 12 cells.

I don't know about a T4, but I had a T3 and hated it. It was a nice truck except for the flimsy top chassis plate that snapped on every head-on or nose dive landing, even w/ a 19t. My bro in-law had a rustler and its a tank. Handles like one too, but I love this tough truck. I say keep the rusty if you're a basher.

[James]

So a T2 would be the best choice?

[Bmr4life]

Originally Posted by joostin420

well.... for the stampede/rustler transmission to be bulletproof you want:

1. coldfusion SS diff gear $65
2. aluminum idler $13
3. steel top gear (already available to you).
4. FLM aluminum gearcase $65 (this keeps things tight, and acts as giant heatsink).
5. ball bearings throughout transmission.
6. steel output yokes or CVD's.
7. slipper pegs (not balls).
8. lithium grease (generous amount throughout transmission).

basically you are looking at a $200+ transmission to be completely bulletproof.

i have this setup in 2x of my rustlers, and 2x stampedes without the FLM case. you do notice quite a difference in noise with the FLM case - they are much quiter.

justin

I have a Rustler with a Genesis Pro esc, Feigao 8s motor, running 8 GP3300 cells.

Mods:
FLM wide arms front and rear
FLM trans case
RPM ballbearing carriers front and rear
RPM Front Bumper
Ball bearings everywhere
Aluminum Idler
Moabs in the rear
Swami Wheelie Bar
Lithium Grease
slipper pegs
10000 weight oil in the diff, acts like a LSD.
Hitec 645mg steering servo
Paid $45 for the rustler stock.

no need for cvds or metal yokes as long as you have the kind of diff that takes the one long set screw instead of the two small ones. Also, my slipper is pretty much fully locked and I haven't even began to hurt the diff, I don't see the need for the SS diff gear.

Pops wheelies on command. Runs like a champs. Only problem is I can't keep the rear tires glued on for anything. If I get a little happy with the throttle, bye bye tires.

Super Short Video running 7 cells before the wheelie bar

[James]

I think im going to get htis one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ASSOCIATED-RC-10...QQcmdZViewItem

I have a radio, but i get tires of switching them in and out. It alot has 2 bodys $35.
- bodies- $35
- battery- $20
- Radio- $40
- T2 truck- $50

I think its a good deal right?

[James]

Has the T2 realy been out since 1995? Can a company stop making parts for the car?

[Bmr4life]

Originally Posted by James

I think im going to get htis one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ASSOCIATED-RC-10...QQcmdZViewItem

I have a radio, but i get tires of switching them in and out. It alot has 2 bodys $35.
- bodies- $35
- battery- $20
- Radio- $40
- T2 truck- $50

I think its a good deal right?

I tend to stay away from used motor (unless brushless) and used batteries. If bidding on that, my max bid would be based on everything except the motors and batteries.

[James]

Im not really buying it for the batterys, or anything, but i can use them with the motors, wile im wailting for my other stuff to come in. The three main thing that are worth anything, are probably the bodies, radio, and the truck.

[James]

I won!!